Environmental Clearance

Environmental Clearance

Environmental Clearance is the procedure to get clearance from the government for the installation and modification (amendment) of certain projects. It is mandatory for projects which can cause high environmental Pollution. Indian Constitution made a list of those projects under EIA Notification 2006, which includes mining, thermal power plant, infrastructure, etc.

What is Environmental Clearance?

Advent of industrialization brought many changes in our lifestyle and environment, hasn’t it? And throughout these years, the awareness towards environment and the concern for its protection has made the Indian Constitution to enforce some laws and regulation towards this matter like Environmental Clearance.

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Environmental Clearance are mandatory regardless of the type of project in areas which are ecologically fragile such as – coastal area, wetlands, anthropological sites, international border areas, national parks & sanctuaries, areas of scientific and geological interests, etc.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has also introduced a colour codification for industries depending on their impact of environment. Industries are classified on a pollution potential index as red, orange, green and white industries to differentiate environmental clearance process across categories.

Did you know industries falling under White category are those who can function without seeking Environmental Clearance?

Purpose of Environmental Clearance

The main purpose behind Environmental Clearance is to assess the impact of the proposed project on environment and people, and to try to abate or minimize the impact of proposed project on environment and people.

Procedure for Environmental Clearance

To get Environmental Clearance for a proposed project following steps are required to be followed.

Procedure for Environmental Clearance

1. Identification of location

A location for the proposed project should be selected which will comply with existing guidelines. If project site does not comply with existing guidelines the proponent has to identify other alternative site for the proposed project.

2. Screening

The project proponent then will assess in which category the proposed project falls in and if it requires environmental clearance and environment impact assessment study.

There are two categories
– A category and B category.

Projects falling under A category go to MoEFCC for clearance.

Projects falling under B category go to State government for clearance which further gets
categorized into B1 and B2 projects. B2 projects do not require preparation of
EIA report. But depending upon the project and its location the Appraisal
Committee can ask project proponent to carry out EIA study.

3. Public hearing

The Public hearing is a mandatory step in the process of environmental clearance for certain developmental projects. It is a part of EIA study. This provides public of an area to come forward and express their concerns and views regarding the proposed project to the project proponent and the Government.

4. Application

The project proponent then has to submit an application for environmental clearance. The Application process is Online.

The projects falling under B category will apply on State website. For Maharashtra State, the application is done on Maharashtra Pollution Control Board‘s (MPCB) website and a new website is also been launched for the same – Parivesh. https://www.ecmpcb.in/

After scrutinized by the SEAC Committee, the project
if accepted will be recommended to SEIAA (State Environment Impact Assessment
Authority). The project will then be scrutinized by SEIAA for the compliance
points recommended by SEAC and if accepted, SEIAA will grant Environment
Clearance with certain conditions.

If the conditions said in
the Environment Clearance are not followed then the Appraisal Committee has the
right to cancel EC granted for that project.

*The EC granted is valid for certain years depending
upon the type of project. If EC is expired, the project proponent can go for
renewal of EC by following the same procedure.

Now that you have got an idea about Environment
Clearance and its purpose behind, you can check out status of major projects
and take part in the public hearing and give your views. You can also use this
knowledge before buying any property, be it your home as well.

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